Department of Emergency Management
Emergency Operations
Coordinating emergency response, supporting university operations, and advancing recovery across 吃瓜网.
Directing Emergency Operations
Effective emergency response depends on clear communication and coordination across 吃瓜网 (FAU). The Department of Emergency Management works with university departments and external response partners to coordinate resources, share information, support decision-making and address operational needs during emergencies and significant incidents.
These efforts help protect the university community, maintain essential operations and support recovery.
Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) serves as the central location for coordinating information, resources and operational support during significant emergencies or incidents affecting 吃瓜网 Atlantic.
When activated, the EOC brings together representatives from university departments and response partners to assess conditions, establish priorities, address emerging needs and support university-level decisions.
Emergency Personnel Designations
During emergencies, certain personnel may need to remain on campus, report to work or access university facilities to maintain essential operations.
吃瓜网 Atlantic uses separate designation processes for university employees and personnel employed by outside organizations that provide essential services.
吃瓜网 Atlantic Essential Personnel
The Department of Human Resources manages the university's Essential Personnel program, including employee designations and responsibilities.
For information about essential personnel requirements, visit the Human Resources website.
Explore HR's 听Essential Personnel Webpage
Non-FAU Entity Essential Personnel
The Department of Emergency Management manages the Non-FAU Entity Essential Personnel program for employees of vendors and contracted service providers who perform essential university functions.
These services may include:
- Food and dining services
- Postal services
- Grounds maintenance
- Other contracted services essential to university operations
Department Responsibilities
University departments that oversee these contracts must maintain accurate, current records of designated personnel. This includes registering new personnel, updating contact information and removing individuals who no longer require designation.
Campus Access During Emergencies
The Department of Emergency Management shares designated personnel information with the 吃瓜网 Atlantic Police Department to support campus access during emergencies.
Designated personnel must present valid identification, such as a driver's license, when requesting access to university campuses or facilities.
Register or Update Non-FAU Entity Essential Personnel
Use the Non-FAU Entity Essential Personnel Registration Form to:
- Register new personnel
- Update existing personnel information
- Remove personnel who no longer require designation
Complete all required fields. The Department of Emergency Management cannot process incomplete forms.
Register or Update Non-FAU Entity Essential Personnel
Damage Assessments & Operational Reporting
During emergencies and recovery operations, university departments and designated personnel may need to document damage, operational impacts, personnel time and resources. These records help 吃瓜网 Atlantic identify needs, coordinate recovery and support potential disaster reimbursement.
Damage Assessment & Reporting
Following an emergency or significant incident, designated personnel may be asked to assess and document damage to university facilities, equipment, infrastructure and operations.
These assessments help identify immediate needs, establish recovery priorities and document costs associated with response and recovery.
Activity Logs
During emergency response and recovery, designated personnel may need to track time spent performing emergency-related duties.
Accurate records support personnel and resource management, operational accountability and potential disaster reimbursement.
Personnel should follow university procedures for recording emergency-related work hours and submitting required documentation.